tag:,2016:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2016-10-25T09:00:00Ztag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=395401Kevin McCluskyhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kevin+McCluskyHow will the AT&T / Warner merger change games?2016-10-25T09:00:00Z2016-10-25T09:00:00Z<p>In case you hadn't heard, <a href="https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/10/att-and-time-warner-reveal-merger-to-create-isp-tv-and-media-giant/" target="_blank">AT&amp;T announced Saturday that it intends to purchase Time Warner, Inc</a>. for $85.4 billion. The deal is far from final, and if approved, wouldn't take place until sometime in 2017. It's an absolutely enormous merger, and it appears AT&amp;T is looking to diversify its business so that it controls both the distribution and the creation of entertainment content. Assuming it's approved though, what effect would the merger have on gamers?</p>
<p>To start with, AT&amp;T would be acquiring all of Warner's intellectual property, including DC comics, <em>Harry Potter</em>, and the movie versions of the&nbsp;<em>Lord of the Rings</em>&nbsp;universe. All of Warner's movies, TV divisions, and cable channels would become part of AT&amp;T, meaning both <em>The Big Bang Theory</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;HBO shows like <em>Westworld</em>&nbsp;and <em>Game of Thrones</em>&nbsp;could be changing hands. Warner owns the Turner group of channels, so anything you watch on Cartoon Network (including Adult Swim), TNT, TBS, or CNN would be affected. This also includes Warner's extensive back catalog, movies and shows as diverse as Christopher Nolan's&nbsp;<em>Inception</em>, DC TV shows like <em>Flash</em>&nbsp;and <em>Supergirl</em>, old <em>Looney Tunes</em> cartoons, <em>Freakazoid!</em>, and even <em>Space Jam</em>.</p>
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<p>It'd also be in control of <a href="https://www.warnerbros.com/studio/divisions/home-entertainment/warner-bros-interactive-entertainment" target="_blank">Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment</a> (WBIE), one of Warner's most profitable divisions. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/10/21/att-could-soon-own-almost-everything-from-hbo-to-cnn-to-dc-comics/" target="_blank">According to the Washington Post</a>, this division alone brought in over $2 billion in revenue last year. WBIE owns TT Games (formerly Traveler's Tales), Rocksteady Studios, NetherRealm Studios, Monolith Productions, Turbine, WB Games Montreal, and WB Games San Francisco.</p>
<p>TT Games is responsible for every <em>Lego</em> game, including the toys-to-life game&nbsp;<em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-lego-dimensions-313069.phtml" target="_blank">Lego Dimensions</a></em>. Rocksteady is best known as the creator of the <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml" target="_blank">Batman: Arkham</a></em>&nbsp;games, though it has said that <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/03/28/the-end-of-arkham-why-rocksteady-is-done-with-batman" target="_blank"><em>Arkham Knight</em>&nbsp;will be the last entry</a> in that series. NetherRealm makes the <em>Mortal Kombat</em>&nbsp;and <em>Injustice</em>&nbsp;fighting games, and was also responsible for the <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-111997.phtml" target="_blank">Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe</a></em>&nbsp;mashup that came out eight years ago. Warner acquired the rights to the <em>Mortal Kombat</em>&nbsp;franchise along with many others when it purchased Midway Games in 2009. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.turbine.com/">Turbine</a> creates and maintains Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) games, including <em>Dungeons and Dragons Online</em>, <em>The&nbsp;Lord of the Rings Online</em>, and upcoming MMOs set in <em>Game of Thrones' </em>Westeros and Batman's Gotham City. Monolith Productions are&nbsp;known for the&nbsp;<em>Condemned</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>F.E.A.R.</em>&nbsp;franchises, as well as&nbsp;2014's well-received <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor-281235.phtml" target="_blank">Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor</a></em>.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Warner also handles publishing for some games it doesn't produce, like&nbsp;<em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-291344.phtml" target="_blank">The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt</a></em>&nbsp;last year. Finally,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adultswim.com/games/">Adult Swim Games</a> isn't directly owned by WBIE, but is related because of its link to Cartoon Network. It produces its own games, like <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-robot-unicorn-attack-2-252353.phtml">Robot Unicorn Attack</a></em>,&nbsp;and has also handled publishing for games like <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-jazzpunk-269733.phtml">Jazzpunk</a></em> and <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-headlander-376392.phtml">Headlander</a></em>.</p>
<p>In the short term, I'd expect very little to change if the merger is approved. The old adage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies here, and Warner's games division is one of the bright spots on its ledger sheet. You may see some older Warner content delisted, at least temporarily, as the new rights holders reevaluate contracts. If you haven't downloaded the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/freddy-krueger-confirmed-for-mortal-kombat-206690.phtml" target="_blank">Freddy Krueger DLC for <em>Mortal Kombat</em></a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;started watching <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/80101905?trackId=200257859" target="_blank"><em>Animaniacs</em> on Netflix</a>, for example, now might be a good time to start. It's also possible that retro games published by Bally/Midway or Midway Games on services like Steam or Nintendo's Virtual Console might be affected. These include classics like <em>Joust</em>, <em>Rampage</em>, and <em>Defender</em>&nbsp;as well as slightly more recent titles like the <em>Cruis'n</em>&nbsp;games, <em>Mortal Kombat</em>,<em> NBA Jam</em>, and <em>Gauntlet Legends.</em></p>
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<p>TT Games might be the studio most impacted by the merger. Disney, which owns Marvel, has allowed it to use Marvel characters like Spider-Man and Hulk in its <em>Lego</em> games, but a new corporate overlord might cause Disney to reexamine their relationship with TT Games. The same is true of Universal, which owns the movie rights to franchises like <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-lego-jurassic-world-294839.phtml">Jurassic Park</a></em>. Disney already <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/the-future-of-star-wars-games-rests-with-electronic-arts-253203.phtml">gave EA exclusive rights to make games in the <em>Star Wars</em>&nbsp;universe</a>&nbsp;after its acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012. It's speculated that the success of <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-star-wars-battlefront-320463.phtml" target="_blank">Star Wars Battlefront</a></em>&nbsp;may have contributed to Disney <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/disney-infinity-is-no-more-as-publisher-shutters-console-gaming-division-360392.phtml" target="_blank">closing down the&nbsp;<em>Disney Infinity</em>&nbsp;toy and game line</a>, since Disney saw a greater profit from <em>Battlefront&nbsp;</em>than <em>Infinity</em>&nbsp;generated, and assumed none of the risk.</p>
<p>That being said, TT Games is probably generating a healthy profit for Disney with games like <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-lego-marvel-s-avengers-337320.phtml" target="_blank">Lego Marvel's Avengers</a></em>, so it's likely to be left alone. Disney's current deal seems to keep their characters separate, preventing Captain America, Chewbacca, or Donald Duck from joining <em>Lego Dimensions.&nbsp;</em>Even without other studios' properties, TT Games would still have access to all of Warner's other intellectual property in its games, which is how Sloth from <em>The Goonies</em>&nbsp;can share screen space with Legolas, Ron Weasley, and Batman in&nbsp;<em>Dimensions.</em>&nbsp;Incidentally, this is also why there was a <a href="https://www.ttgames.com/news/post.php?s=2016-03-19-legor-dimensionstm-midway-arcade-level-pack-wave-4-out-now" target="_blank">Midway Arcade level pack</a> in <em>Dimensions </em>earlier this year.</p>
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<p>The other part of the merger that might affect gamers has to do with how you get your internet. This would mostly only impact people in the United States, though AT&amp;T offers internet services in Mexico as well. AT&amp;T purchased DirecTV in 2015, and that made it the largest provider of pay-TV services in the country. It's the third-largest internet service provider in North America, behind Comcast and Charter Communications. Time Warner Cable isn't a part of this deal, since it was purchased by Charter earlier this year. After its merger with DirecTV, AT&amp;T announced DirecTV Now, a competitor to Sling that&nbsp;offers live and on-demand base packages with premium add-ons, including much of DirecTV's current satellite content. This is intended to appeal to cord cutters, allowing them to watch cable programs without needing a cable subscription. In a similar vein, we might see AT&amp;T offer benefits to customers who use more than one of its services. It's likely that Warner's content would end up being the enticement to get people to choose AT&amp;T's U-verse internet over one of its competitors. For example, in the future you might enjoy a few days early access to <em>Shadow of Mordor 3</em>&nbsp;if you preorder it using your U-verse internet access.</p>
<p>It's worth repeating that nothing is final yet, and any merger would likely have to pass antitrust scrutiny from the federal government. If the acquisition is successful, AT&amp;T would have a huge advantage in rolling out anything Warner's studios produce, including games. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/what-t-time-warner-deal-means-you-n671791">As NBC noted</a>, "It's almost a throwback to when the film studios owned the movie theaters. Except the film studio makes 55-minute epic fantasy TV segments and the movie theater is now your iPad." It'll be interesting to see how this all shakes out. I, for one, never dreamed I'd see enormous corporations battling to the death over the rights to fantasy realms and fictional universes. <a href="https://youtu.be/qu32fBkiHFE" target="_blank">What a time to be alive</a>.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/how-will-the-at-t-warner-merger-change-games--395401.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=384992Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterThe delayed Batman: Return to Arkham remaster is out in October2016-09-06T10:00:00Z2016-09-06T10:00:00Z<p>Warner Bros. seems to have sorted things out with&nbsp;<em>Batman: Return to Arkham</em>.</p>
<p>After being delayed indefinitely <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-remaster-needs-additional-time-to-deliver-polished-game-experience--371754.phtml" target="_blank">due to quality concerns</a>, it now has a new October 18 release date for both PS4 and Xbox One. As a reminder it'll include all DLC for both games, will use Unreal Engine 4, and will be priced at $49.99.</p>
<p>This remaster better be really good looking, as you can pick up both GOTY editions for roughly $15 new each. As long as everything's kosher though you're still getting two fantastic <em>Batman</em>&nbsp;games (I'm one of the few who likes <em>City </em>more, but <em>Aslyum</em>&nbsp;is great too).</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/the-delayed-batman-return-to-arkham-remaster-is-out-in-october-384992.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=368242Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor'Batman Arkham VR' announced for PlayStation VR2016-06-13T20:52:00Z2016-06-13T20:52:00Z<p>Something dubbed "Batman Arkham VR" is coming exclusively to PlayStation VR this October. The experience, whatever it may be, is in development at Rocksteady Studios. That's all we know!</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/-batman-arkham-vr-announced-for-playstation-vr-368242.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=363086Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenSo, Batman: Return to Arkham looks kinda...worse?2016-05-22T22:30:00Z2016-05-22T22:30:00Z<p><iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pEXmZUtzacU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><em>Batman: Arkham Asylum</em> and <em>Batman: Arkham City</em> are two games that are still easy to find and both came out during Obama's presidency, which is to say they're not particularly old. And the end of the trilogy, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml" target="_blank"><em>Arkham Knight</em></a>, came out a year ago.</p>
<p>All of this is to say that <em>Batman: Return to Arkham</em> -- which doesn't even include the panned <em>Arkham Origins</em> -- is a weird HD remaster. There are only two games, both relatively new, and it's not even meant as a primer for an upcoming release. While I am generally pro-re-release (particularly for older games that can be challenging to find), the pair are also being brought over to Unreal 4, rather than use the modified Unreal 3 engine both ran in. This means that the "remaster" tag is being accurately applied.</p>
<p>But it, uh, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-return-to-arkham-screens-show-significant-alterations-from-the-original-362435.phtml" target="_blank">doesn't necessarily look better</a>? I'm not against certain pops of color -- like the Joker's much brighter suit -- except that it all kind of works against the general and unifying look of the series. Yes, things are clearer in some instances, but in that very uncanny Unreal way that the first two games really massaged away. And then in some shots, the remastered version looks warmer <em>and</em> fuzzier and the Joker is missing a few front teeth and <em>what the fuck is up with that Hugo Strange scene?</em></p>
<p>You might want to consider this cherry-picking as it pits the PS4/Xbox One remaster against the PC original on the highest settings, so console-only players might indeed be getting a better-looking game this time around. On the other hand, why is there even a debate whether you've managed to make your seven year old game look better or not?&nbsp; <em><br /></em></p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/so-batman-return-to-arkham-looks-kinda-worse--363086.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=362435Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBatman: Return to Arkham screens show significant alterations from the original2016-05-19T13:00:00Z2016-05-19T13:00:00Z<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/warner-bros-announces-batman-return-to-arkham-362215.phtml">The cat is out of the bag</a> -- Warner Bros. is releasing the first two <em>Arkham </em>games on PS4 and Xbox One in July.&nbsp;But buried underneath the announcement is the tidbit that they will in fact be remastered with Unreal Engine 4, which attempts to justify its $49.99 price. A reddit sleuth has taken to comparing it to the originals, and the results are pretty surprising -- the textures (particularly on Batman's suit) and lightning are fantastic and do look new.</p>
<p>I don't have much interest in playing <em>Asylum</em>&nbsp;again anytime soon, but I <em>may</em>&nbsp;have to get in on this package for when I do. But the price! Ah, decisions -- thank goodness for discounts.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/4jxfqa/batman_return_to_arkham_old_vs_new_comparison/">Batman: Return to Arkham: Old Vs New</a> [Reddit]</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/batman-return-to-arkham-screens-show-significant-alterations-from-the-original-362435.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=359457Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenReturn to Arkham: Batman HD Collection leaks again2016-05-05T21:00:00Z2016-05-05T21:00:00Z<p>After two leaks for some kind of <i>Batman Arkham HD Collection</i> <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/europe-s-pegi-also-leaks-batman-hd-collection-details-356282.phtml" target="_blank">last month</a>, GameStop Italy has also listed a product page for <em>Batman: Return to Arkham HD Collection</em>, this time with a June 10, 2016 release date.</p>
<p>The first listing had a placeholder date that was the same as the date it leaked -- though this could also be placeholder, as it seems like this is an announcement that's being held for E3. Releasing it before E3 would be somewhat surprising. Maybe with us being almost a year out from <em>Akham Knight</em>'s release, Rocksteady and Warner Bros. are ready to announce something new this year?</p>
<p>Regardless, the collection includes <em>Batman: Arkham Asylum</em> and <em>Batman: Arkham City</em> and all their DLC. <em>Arkham Origins</em> is notably absent.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=356282Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeEurope's PEGI also leaks Batman HD Collection details2016-04-19T05:00:00Z2016-04-19T05:00:00Z<p><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-hd-collection-leaked-356170.phtml">Further to yesterday's leak</a>, more fuel has been added to the <i>Batman Arkham HD Collection</i> fire via another (shock horror) leak courtesy of a ratings organisation - this time, the Pan European Game Information (<a href="https://www.pegi.info/en/index/global_id/505/?searchString=Batman%3A+Return+to+Arkham&amp;agecategories=&amp;genre=&amp;organisations=&amp;platforms=&amp;countries=&amp;submit=Search">PEGI</a>).</p>
<p>The collection is thought to include remastered versions of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-asylum-146340.phtml"><span><i>Batman: Arkham Asylum</i></span></a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-city-213288.phtml"><span><i>Batman: Arkham City</i></span></a>&nbsp;along with both games' DLC.&nbsp;</p>
<p>A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pegi.info/en/index/global_id/505/?searchString=Batman%3A+Return+to+Arkham&amp;agecategories=&amp;genre=&amp;organisations=&amp;platforms=&amp;countries=&amp;submit=Search"><span>listing</span></a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<i>Batman</i>: <i>Return to Arkham</i> - <i>Arkham Asylum </i>for PlayStation 4, stating a release date of April 19, 2016 has popped up on the site (thanks again, <a href="https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-04-18-batman-arkham-hd-collection-revealed-via-leak"><span>Eurogamer</span></a>!). Rumour has it the date (which, coincidentally, is today) is predicative of pre-order sales and not the actual release date - but we&rsquo;ll find out for sure soon enough, I guess.</p>
<p>Next up, we&rsquo;ll likely see a listing for <i>Arkham</i> <i>City </i>surface. <i>Batman</i>: <i>Arkham</i> <i>Origins</i> isn&rsquo;t included because ostensibly it was developed by Warner Bros. Games Montreal rather than Rocksteady, who made the two games included in the collection. I&rsquo;m sure it has nothing to do with the fact <i>Origins</i> was a <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/arkham-origins-progression-blocking-bugs-won-t-be-fixed-270256.phtml">train-wreck</a>.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=356170Jed Whitakerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jed+WhitakerBatman Arkham HD Collection leaked2016-04-18T15:00:00Z2016-04-18T15:00:00Z<p>A GameStop employee has leaked an internal memo detailing the as of yet unannounced <em>Batman Arkham HD Collection. </em></p>
<p><em></em>The collection includes remastered versions of&nbsp;<em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-asylum-146340.phtml">Batman: Arkham Asylum</a></em>&nbsp;and <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-city-213288.phtml">Batman: Arkham City</a></em>&nbsp;along with both games' DLC. Missing is <em>Batman: Arkham Origins</em>, most likely because it wasn't developed by Rocksteady but instead by Warner Bros. Games Montreal. Considering the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-origins-264357.phtml">critical reaction</a> to <em>Origins</em>, I don't think we will be missing much.</p>
<p>Pre-orders go live tomorrow with the collection releasing on June 10 for both PS4 and Xbox One.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-04-18-batman-arkham-hd-collection-revealed-via-leak" target="_blank">Batman Arkham HD Collection revealed via leak</a> [Eurogamer]</p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=335811Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiSome Arkham Knight forum members are finding their quotes in the game2016-01-21T17:30:00Z2016-01-21T17:30:00Z<p>The newest set of <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml" target="_blank">Arkham Knight</a></em>&nbsp;DLC (<a href="https://www.destructoid.com/here-s-a-roundup-of-all-the-major-batman-arkham-knight-dlc-packs-335814.phtml" target="_blank">of which there is a lot</a>) is a retrograde -- not in quality, but in time. It takes some of the best challenge mode maps from <em>Arkham Asylum</em>&nbsp;and <em>Arkham City </em>and transposes them to <em>Arkham Knight</em>. It's a proven trick that, despite being creatively void, never really grows old.</p>
<p>As these are the best AR challenges the <em>Arkham</em>&nbsp;series has to offer, fans have had some glowing things to say about them. Rocksteady took those direct quotes from the <em>Arkham Knight</em>&nbsp;forums and placed them in the game. Anytime you load up an oldie, you'll see someone's input like this:</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/some-arkham-knight-forum-members-are-finding-their-quotes-in-the-game-335811.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=328895Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterReview: Batman: Arkham Knight: Season of Infamy2015-12-23T10:30:00Z2015-12-23T10:30:00Z<p>I've refrained from reviewing most of the DLC for <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml">Batman: Arkham Knight</a></em>&nbsp;outside of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-batgirl-a-matter-of-family-295688.phtml">the Batgirl add-on</a>, because of the short nature of the mission-based tales.</p>
<p>But <em>Season of Infamy</em>&nbsp;has <strong>four</strong>&nbsp;missions, so that means it's four times as good, right?!</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-season-of-infamy-328895.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=328190Nic Rowenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nic+RowenBatman: Arkham Knight's last DLC out this week2015-12-20T10:30:00Z2015-12-20T10:30:00Z<p>The last of the <i>Arkham Knight</i> DLC will be arriving on Dec 22, just in time to land in the stocking of all the naughty children of Gotham. The new pack includes the expected alternate looks for Batman and his whip (this time featuring the 2008 Christian Bale batsuit and the Batmobile from the original <i>Arkham Asylum</i>), a four-pack of returning villains to fight, and some new areas to explore, including an expanded wing of the GCPD (yawn).&nbsp;</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-s-last-dlc-out-this-week-328190.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=327908Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiArkham Knight's latest PC patch is drenched with fixes2015-12-18T17:00:00Z2015-12-18T17:00:00Z<p>David Cage had nothing to do with the newest <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml">Batman: Arkham Knight</a></em>&nbsp;PC patch, but you'd be forgiven if you mistakenly believed that he did. Not <em>Heavy Rain</em>&nbsp;but heavy rain is the most notable change made to the game among a big ol' list of improvements.</p>
<p>Added in is a more extreme rainfall at the beginning of <em>Arkham Knight</em>. Given the game's performance issues on PC, it's very possible that the waterworks were originally scaled back to alleviate some of the resource-intensive strain. Now that <em>Arkham Knight</em>&nbsp;is no longer unplayable on PC (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-on-pc-will-never-be-fully-fixed-318425.phtml">yet still far from ideal</a>), the developers are likely working on getting the game to the point it should've been in the first place.</p>
<p>The rest of the changes can be read below, un-minced as Warner Bros. posted on <em>Arkham Knight</em>'s <a target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/128715036853504337">Steam page</a>. It's mostly a bunch of fixes and optimizations -- corrections that will be welcomed with open arms by anyone who hasn't given up on it yet.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/128715036853504337">PC Update - December 17th</a> [Steam]</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/arkham-knight-s-latest-pc-patch-is-drenched-with-fixes-327908.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=322485Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBatman: Arkham Knight's Catwoman and Robin DLCs aren't worth playing2015-11-25T10:00:00Z2015-11-25T10:00:00Z<p>As I've said before, <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml">Batman: Arkham Knight</a></em>'s Season Pass is probably the one of the worst pass prospects in gaming right now. Besides <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-batgirl-a-matter-of-family-295688.phtml">an alright Batgirl&nbsp;DLC</a>, there's a heap of mediocre challenge missions, sub-30 minute "DLCs," and skins. For $40, people probably expected more -- perhaps a quality&nbsp;<em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-origins-cold-cold-heart-273454.phtml">Cold, Cold Heart</a></em>&nbsp;add-on -- or <em>something</em>, anything to justify the price.</p>
<p>Alas, the Catwoman and Robin add-ons that dropped this week are just like the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/the-harley-quinn-dlc-pack-for-arkham-knight-is-painfully-brief-295181.phtml">Harley</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/the-red-hood-dlc-pack-for-arkham-knight-is-disgustingly-short-295280.phtml">Red Hood</a> DLCs -- disappointing.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-s-catwoman-and-robin-dlcs-aren-t-worth-playing-322485.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=321695Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeWhy doesn't Rockstar release a new GTA game every year?2015-11-20T04:00:00Z2015-11-20T04:00:00Z<p>Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, has opened up about why it does not annualise the release its biggest titles like <em>Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne, </em>and<em> Red Dead Redemption.</em></p>
<p>Talking at MKM Partners Investor Day in New York City (via <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-is-why-grand-theft-auto-red-dead-dont-come-ou/1100-6432424/" target="_new">Gamespot</a>), Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick stated that annual releases can "[burn] off your intellectual property" and reduce demand and quality, reducing their capacity to be "massive consumer events".</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/why-doesn-t-rockstar-release-a-new-gta-game-every-year--321695.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=321626Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreArkham Knight won't support multiple GPUs2015-11-19T19:30:00Z2015-11-19T19:30:00Z<p>The PC version of <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em> went <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-is-back-on-steam-317937.phtml">back up on Steam</a> a few weeks ago. There are still issues even after the re-listing, and the developers are still trying to address them, but there are some they "<a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-on-pc-will-never-be-fully-fixed-318425.phtml">cannot fix</a>." One such problem, it turns out, is SLI and Crossfire support.<em>&nbsp;</em></p>
<p>Responding to a <a target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/app/208650/discussions/0/490125737477100172/#c485622866434468511">forum thread</a> requesting a status update on support for multiple GPUs, a representative of Warner Bros. commented:</p>
<p>"Hi BLOOD &amp; HONOR,</p>
<p>We've been working with our development and graphics driver partners over the last few months to investigate utilizing multi-GPU support within <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em>. The result was that even the best case estimates for performance improvements turned out to be relatively small given the high risk of creating new issues for all players. As a result we've had to make the difficult decision to stop work on further multi-GPU support. We are disappointed that this was not practical and apologize to those who have been waiting for this feature."</p>
<p>Uh, yeah. Don't forget that you have until the end of the year to request a refund.</p>
<p>[<a target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/app/208650/discussions/0/490125737477100172/#c485622866434468511">Steam</a> via <a target="_blank" href="https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1143080">NeoGAF</a>]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=318064Laura Kate Dalehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Laura+Kate+DaleUpdate: Arkham Knight Steam reviews are being tagged 'Pre Release'2015-10-29T05:00:00Z2015-10-29T05:00:00Z<p>[<strong>Update:</strong> Since the story was posted, the pre release tag has begun to be removed from these reviews].</p>
<p>Boy, <em>Arkham Knight</em> really is the gift that keeps on giving.</p>
<p>Yesterday <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em> finally returned to Steam after a four-month delay and, as well as still being stupidly buggy, there's some dodgy things going on with reviews of the game.</p>
<p>People who purchased <em>Arkham Knight</em> on launch day four months ago that were unhappy with the product they purchased and left a review on Steam have now had their Steam reviews tagged as "Pre Release" reviews.</p>
<p>No, those are not pre-release reviews. Those are reviews of a product that was released, charged for at full price and advertised as a finished retail product.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/update-arkham-knight-steam-reviews-are-being-tagged-pre-release--318064.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=318051Joe Parlockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joe+ParlockArkham Knight is still broken on PC for many people2015-10-29T03:00:00Z2015-10-29T03:00:00Z<p>Four months after its half-arsed and broken PC port, <i>Batman: Arkham Knight </i>has finally been <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-is-back-on-steam-317937.phtml">opened up for sale again on Steam</a>. Except there are <i>still </i>major problems with the game. Because of bloody course there are.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/128710596358926236?2">In its patch notes released yesterday</a> to coincide with the game coming back, Warner Bros. has admitted a whole array of bugs.</p>
<p>Hard drive paging issues that require you to restart the game on Windows 7 after playing for a period of time, lack of SLI/Crossfire support for machines with multiple GPUs, and Windows 10 machines requiring 12GB of RAM to have a &ldquo;smoother gameplay experience&rdquo; are all fun things players who've been sticking with the game in the hopes of a decent fix can look forward to.</p>
<p>And those are only the problems Warner Bros. has admitted. Looking through <a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/3qmj8g/batman_arkham_knight_rerelease_status_report_by/cwgusff">reddit</a> and the game&rsquo;s <a target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/app/208650/discussions/0/490124466457478769/">Steam</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/app/208650/discussions/0/490124466455429192/">forums</a>, plenty of people are reporting that the game won&rsquo;t start for them, stuttering cutscenes, and for some either the same or worse performance than before the game was pulled from sale.</p>
<p>So take this as a word of warning: <i>Arkham Knight </i>looks like it is far from being fixed. Also worth pointing out that now Warner Bros. is recommending 12GB RAM for Windows 10. The recommended requirements on the Steam page (y'know, the bit people usually read when buying games) is wrong. Proceed with caution, or wait for a hefty sale if you&rsquo;re desperate for it.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=317937Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBatman: Arkham Knight is back on Steam2015-10-28T14:00:00Z2015-10-28T14:00:00Z<p>Warner Bros. has begun selling the PC version of <em>Batman: Arkham Knight </em>again after <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-sales-stopped-on-steam-294756.phtml">pulling it</a> from the Steam store in June due to widespread performance issues and bugs. It's currently $49.99.</p>
<p>As an apology, the publisher is offering the prior games in the series (<em>Arkham Asylum GOTY</em>, <em>Arkham City GOTY</em>, <em>Arkham Origins</em>, and <em>Arkham Origins Blackgate</em>) to "everyone who has already purchased or will purchase <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em> for PC prior to 11:59pm PDT, November 16, 2015." If you're qualified, expect to find those titles in your library by December.</p>
<p>Other gifts for qualified players include the upcoming <em>Community Challenge Pack </em>DLC and <em>Team Fortress 2 </em>cosmetic items created by the <em>Arkham</em> community.</p>
<p>Looking over the <a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/208650/">user reviews on Steam</a>, it sounds as if the PC port is indeed better than before but still not up to standards for some players, performance-wise. Interestingly, old reviews are now marked as "pre-release."</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/128710596358664118">PC Update, October 28th</a> [Steam]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=317352Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorBatman: Arkham Knight returns to Steam Oct. 282015-10-24T20:00:00Z2015-10-24T20:00:00Z<p><em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml">Batman: Arkham Knight</a></em> will resurface on Steam next week, Warner Bros. announced today.</p>
<p>Four months after it was initially released (and was <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-sales-stopped-on-steam-294756.phtml" target="_blank">subsequently pulled</a> the following day due to <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/warner-bros-strikes-again-batman-arkham-knight-having-issues-on-pc-294644.phtml" target="_blank">a mess of performance issues</a>), the PC version will step up to the plate again on October 28.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Rocksteady and its "external PC development partner" have been working since late June to resolve the port's many problems. In the interim, the studios have been <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-pc-patch-pushed-early-seems-to-work-309070.phtml">working on patches</a>, the latest of which has given Warner Bros. the confidence to sell the game once more.&nbsp;</p>
<p>To bring the PC version "fully up-to-date," the re-release will feature content that has since come to consoles, including a photo mode and character skin. PC users that purchased the season pass will also now be able to access all the bonus content that has been released to date.</p>
<p>The consensus among Steam users seems to be this was the bare minimum Warner Bros. could have done -- other than nothing -- with many asking for some type of reparation for the turmoil.</p>
<p>It will be fascinating to see how much company feels it can charge for the game at this point.</p>
<p><a href="https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/128710064900030355" target="_blank">Batman: Arkham Knight - PC release date announced</a> [Steam]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=313492Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeBatman: Arkham Knight back on sale for PC later this month2015-10-02T05:00:00Z2015-10-02T05:00:00Z<p>Warner Bros. has confirmed that <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em> will be back on sale for the PC later this month.</p>
<p>The PC version of <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em> <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=newssearch&amp;cd=3&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=0CCUQqQIoADACahUKEwiM9qGWtaPIAhXHtBoKHXRaDP8&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.destructoid.com%2Frocksteady-co-founder-totally-supports-steam-delisting-batman-arkham-knight-294832.phtml&amp;usg=AFQjCNFXqrxk9kHIIh6S_0Q0aSFtudM_lA&amp;sig2=h0cb_q_sHikYUkIBQtkemQ&amp;bvm=bv.104317490,d.d2s" target="_blank">was withdrawn back in June</a>&nbsp;when the game was deemed unplayable.&nbsp;A post on the&nbsp;<a href="https://community.wbgames.com/t5/Official-Announcements/PC-Update-October-1st/m-p/814763#U814763" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">official forum</a>&nbsp;yesterday confirms that it is now returning to sale, along with "every piece of DLC" that has hit console versions.</p>
<p>"As many of you know, we released a major patch for <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em> PC a few weeks ago," <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://community.wbgames.com/t5/Official-Announcements/PC-Update-October-1st/m-p/814763#U814763">writes</a>&nbsp;community admin Yorick on the Warner Bros. forum. "While there were significant performance improvements made to the game, the teams are continuing to work on the additional updates that were outlined in our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://community.wbgames.com/t5/Official-Announcements/PC-Update-September-3rd/m-p/763898#M102">previous post</a>.</p>
<p>"We expect these updates to be ready at the end of October, at which time the PC version will be made available for purchase. In addition, support for all DLC that has been released for the console versions will be in place."</p>
<p>"Thanks again for your continued patience and support. We&rsquo;ll be sure to update everyone as soon as the update is live."</p>
<p><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml" target="_blank">In our&nbsp;<em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em>&nbsp;review</a>&nbsp;(which was reviewed on PS4), we said that it was&nbsp;"a solid, if uneven send-off for Rocksteady's trilogy. Combat and predation are still satisfying. It's full of nods, winks, nudges for batfans, even if certain super villain side missions feel needlessly tossed in."</p>
<p>HAPPY FRIDAY! &lt;3</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=312971Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeWarner Bros: 'The possibilities are endless with a character like Batman'2015-09-29T04:00:00Z2015-09-29T04:00:00Z<p>Warner Bros. has confirmed that while it has nothing to say publicly about a new <em>Batman</em> game at this time,&nbsp;"the possibilities are endless with a character as dynamic and beloved as Batman."</p>
<p>Writing on the <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/09/26/rise-of-the-batman-how-dc-comics-conquered-games/" target="_new">PS Blog</a>, Ames Kirshen, vice president of product development for the Arkham and DC Comics games at Warner Bros. said that <em>Batman</em> "is one of the cornerstone IPs for Warner Bros. With the <em>Arkham</em> series, we were finally able to realize the full potential of the character."</p>
<p>"You have to understand and respect the core essence of the franchise," Kirshen added, "but you can&rsquo;t be a slave to every single aspect of its history or continuity in translating it for the gaming medium.</p>
<p>"More importantly, you have to have the talent, vision, and passion from the development teams to make great games and treat them as they would an original IP. We&rsquo;ve been blessed at WBIE with studios and talent such as Rocksteady, NetherRealm, and TT Games."</p>
<p>Batman isn't the only leading character in contention for a new game, either.</p>
<p>"When choosing what DC Entertainment IP we might focus on for any game, it boils down to honing in on the IPs that map the strongest, genre-wise, to what fans are interested in seeing and playing," added Kirshen.</p>
<p>"From there, it's about getting the development studios with the strongest passion for those IPs to make the games. It can be hard to choose what to focus on."</p>
<p>If you could choose any comic character for a new video game series, who would you choose and why?</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=309177Joe Parlockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joe+ParlockThe interim patch for Arkham Knight on PC has been released2015-09-04T02:00:00Z2015-09-04T02:00:00Z<p>Oh <i>Arkham Knight</i>, you were a trainwreck and a half, weren&rsquo;t you? When it released on PC a few months ago, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/warner-bros-strikes-again-batman-arkham-knight-having-issues-on-pc-294644.phtml" target="_blank">it was slammed for it&rsquo;s terrible performance</a>, bugs, and overall rushed production. <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-sales-stopped-on-steam-294756.phtml" target="_blank">The game was pulled from sale on PC</a> shortly after launch (possibly in part due to the then-recent introduction of Steam refunds), and ever since Rocksteady has been chugging away at a patch.</p>
<p>Yesterday, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-pc-patch-pushed-early-seems-to-work-309070.phtml" target="_blank">an interim patch briefly materialised</a> with the aim of being a stepping stone between the terrible launch quality and an improved one later down the line, but it was very quickly pulled down. The early response to it was good, with performance being massively increased for those who had the chance to test it out.</p>
<p>Now, <i>finally</i>, the interim patch is officially released. It features performance improvements, better in-game settings, and bugs relating to low-res textures and hard drive usage. This is just the interim patch, further support for DLC (because this is Warner Bros.), further improved performance, and including features already in the console version are being worked on.</p>
<p><a href="https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/145594019968443309" target="_blank">You can read the full announcement for the patch on the Steam forums</a>. The game still isn&rsquo;t available for purchase just yet, but will be back &ldquo;Fall 2015&rdquo;.</p>
<p>Personally, I think that considering the game was released back in June, the amount of time it&rsquo;s taken for this patch to materialise really doesn&rsquo;t mean Warner Bros. deserves too much praise for this move. Had it put the effort in the first time around, it wouldn&rsquo;t have been in this mess in the first place. It&rsquo;s good that people who stuck with it can <i>finally </i>enjoy the game though.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=305524Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+Hansen1989 Batmobile coming to Arkham Knight next week2015-08-14T13:00:00Z2015-08-14T13:00:00Z<p><iframe width="711" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jS5F5WMhP9Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Oh man, it's got the ducks! Pretty good nostalgia hits on the course that comes with the <em>Batman</em> (1989) DLC pack and car. And we're removed enough that people might be forgetting how bad <em>Arkham Knight</em>'s Batmobile segments were (I mean, the racing was tonally senseless, but it was infinitely more fun than the tank segments).</p>
<p>This DLC is out next week if you're one of the poor souls duped into buying a Season Pass for this game.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=297124Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreArkham Knight's Photo Mode is good fun2015-08-03T14:30:00Z2015-08-03T14:30:00Z<p>"Come to this gargoyle in the next 15 minutes if u want an ass kicking."</p>
<p>I stopped playing <em>Batman: Arkham Knight </em>at 96 percent completion, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/will-you-try-to-100-batman-arkham-knight--295475.phtml" target="_blank">Riddler challenges be damned</a>, but today's update got me to pop the disc back in to mess around with the new Photo Mode. I'm easy like that. After applying the patch, you can access the mode by pausing the game.</p>
<p>You're able to freely move the camera within a certain distance of Batman, and there are several options to toy around with including depth of field, exposure, and filters. Not bad at all.</p>
<p>Unlike me, you can disable the logo for your shots. I was too distracted by the options to move it around to different corners (and make it larger, for some reason) to notice initially.<em></em></p>
<p>I maintain that more games (all games?) should have photo-taking tools.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=296963Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterPlaying as Alfred in Batman: Arkham Knight is just as funny as you'd expect2015-07-31T09:27:00Z2015-07-31T09:27:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dEQQCjld7FQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>The same folks who brought us the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-has-a-halloween-themed-easter-egg-296505.phtml" target="_blank"><em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em> Halloween Easter egg video</a> have uncovered a way to mod Alfred into the game in playable form. This video showcases some of the best moments in the game, most of which are far funnier now, like the Catwoman romance scene.</p>
<p>Although it's obvious that he shares Bruce Wayne's dialog, it's even funnier if you think about him as an insane Alfred who steals Batman's equipment, talks to himself on a broken communications channel, and goes on a vigilante spree.</p>
<p>I mean, it's not like Alfred hasn't kicked some ass before.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/playing-as-alfred-in-batman-arkham-knight-is-just-as-funny-as-you-d-expect-296963.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=296596Nic Rowenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nic+RowenSuperhero games Rocksteady should be making2015-07-25T13:00:00Z2015-07-25T13:00:00Z<p>Rocksteady has accomplished some amazing feats with the <i>Arkham</i> series. It's the first series of games to finally nail the feeling of being the Dark Knight, it perfected the combat system to a point where &ldquo;<i>Arkham</i>-style fighting&rdquo; is industry slang for other games that ape it, and it managed to infuse the games with a real reverence for decades worth of comic lore and trivia without bogging down the experience, a tricky line to walk. It has done a great job.</p>
<p>Perhaps most impressively, Rocksteady walked away at (<a href="https://www.destructoid.com/what-the-hell-was-rocksteady-thinking-with-batman-arkham-knight-s-riddler--296185.phtml" target="_blank">arguably</a>) the highest point of its game. Unlike some franchises we could name (side-eyes to the last dozen or so half-cooked <em>Assassin's Creed</em> games), Rocksteady has the good sense to wrap things up before it ground the series into the dirt with repetition and watered-down sequels (we'll ignore <i>Arkham: Origins</i> since that wasn't Rocksteady's baby). It's a rare display of acumen and restraint that we aren't used to seeing in the video game world where sequels are kings and most studios become prisoners of their own success, stuck making the same games over and over again until they're no longer profitable.</p>
<p>Which is why it's so frustrating to hear <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/could-this-be-a-new-superman-game-from-the-arkham-origins-developers--295424.phtml" target="_blank">all these rumors that</a> Rocksteady is likely taking on <i>Superman</i> next. How can it be so smart with every other move it's made, but then blunder into such an obvious trap? I'm not going to belabor the point; we all know why there has never been any good <i>Superman</i> games, because it's impossible to make anything remotely faithful to the character that is still fun to play. He's too powerful to legitimately challenge, and any attempt to bring him down to some kind of reasonable level feels like a cheat.</p>
<p>Besides, it's also seems creatively timid. Get done with one of the two most recognizable heroes of the DC universe and immediately move to the other white meat? <i>Bold</i>. For a studio that has the clout and talent to take on almost any project it would care to, it seems like the most boring choice.</p>
<p>There are a lot of interesting comic book characters out there who are practically begging for a game. If Rocksteady wants to stay in that milieu, it doesn't have to go with the big dumb blue boy scout. I can think of several comic characters just ripe for the Rocksteady treatment that would make for a more interesting game.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/superhero-games-rocksteady-should-be-making-296596.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=296505Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenBatman: Arkham Knight has a Halloween-themed Easter egg2015-07-23T11:30:00Z2015-07-23T11:30:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DfDRazIVwSU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>I came home to my pal Kenny playing <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml" target="_blank"><em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em></a>. Unfortunately for him (and me), he spent most of this time doing the Cloudburst, stealth-tank fight, and swearing. I'm actually second-hand mad at the game all over again.</p>
<p>Easing up on that seething dislike of tanks segments, an intrepid player did some fiddling with their system clock to discover this Halloween Easter egg related to one of <em>Knight</em>'s somewhat better sidequests.</p>
<p>I will sincerely enjoy the slow drip of minute player discovery -- seriously, this took <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/rocksteady-s-really-really-good-at-hiding-batman-easter-eggs-284004.phtml" target="_blank">three years to find</a> -- as I distance myself further and further from the tank sections and bad plot.</p>
<p>[via <a href="https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-07-22-batman-arkham-knight-players-are-already-working-out-date-related-surprises" target="_blank">Eurogamer</a>]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=296185Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterWhat the hell was Rocksteady thinking with Batman: Arkham Knight's Riddler?2015-07-17T08:30:00Z2015-07-17T08:30:00Z<p>If there's two things <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml" target="_blank">Batman: Arkham Knight</a></em>&nbsp;does too much of, it's the Batmobile and The Riddler.</p>
<p>For the purposes of an upcoming project, I'm working towards a 100% completion rate in <em>Knight</em>, and I'm running into a wall, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/will-you-try-to-100-batman-arkham-knight--295475.phtml">much like Jordan did</a> a few weeks back. I have roughly 80 more riddles to go of 315 (some are grouped up to make the actual total less, more on that awfulness later), and I felt the burn ages ago.</p>
<p>Let's break down what went wrong.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/what-the-hell-was-rocksteady-thinking-with-batman-arkham-knight-s-riddler--296185.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=296006Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenArkham Knight DLC adds 1989 Batman skin, old-school Batmobile2015-07-14T15:30:00Z2015-07-14T15:30:00Z<p><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml" target="_blank"><em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em></a> just released the most substantive piece of DLC in its Season Pass with <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-batgirl-a-matter-of-family-295688.phtml" target="_blank"><em>Batgirl: A Matter of Family</em></a>. That isn't saying much as it is still slight. It's just not <em>as</em> short as the Red Hood and Harley chunks.</p>
<p>Definitely doesn't seem like it's been worth a $40 season pass. Not to mention that this revenue model seems to be the only thing stopping the base game from offering free roam with these characters.</p>
<p>Well, if you're feeling burned, there are more skins coming to the season pass next month!!!</p>
<p>The 1989 pack gives Bats Keaton's look and makes over the Batmobile as well. I actually am curious how the hell that design will turn into a stupid tank. There are more skins, too: 1990s Catwoman, One Year Later Robin, Arkham Origins Batman, Iconic Grey and Black Batman, 1970s Batman and the Original Arkham Nightwing.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/arkham-knight-dlc-adds-1989-batman-skin-old-school-batmobile-296006.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=295688Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterReview: Batman: Arkham Knight - Batgirl: A Matter of Family2015-07-14T09:15:00Z2015-07-14T09:15:00Z<p>Enough time has passed for me to make a solid judgement on <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em>. For the most part, I agree with the sentiments expressed in <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml" target="_blank">Steven's review of the core game</a> -- Rocksteady tried too hard in many respects, and ended up coming up short. "Be the Bat[mobile]" would have been a more apt tagline.</p>
<p>With all that in mind, the prospect of a new add-on being released so soon -- developed by&nbsp;WB Games Montreal no less -- probably isn't all that exciting.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-batgirl-a-matter-of-family-295688.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=295937Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiA GIF that makes me finally love Arkham Knight's Batmobile2015-07-13T15:30:00Z2015-07-13T15:30:00Z<p><iframe src="https://gfycat.com/ifr/FondAccurateHartebeest" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="718" height="404" style="-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;-webkit-transform: scale(1);" ></iframe></p>
<p><span>If I grind <em>Arkham Knight</em> out to one-hundred percent and find out this is what the "Knightfall Protocol" is,</span><wbr></wbr><span>&nbsp;I'm going to be so pissed.</span></p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=295612Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiJoker sure makes a mess of things in Batgirl trailer2015-07-08T12:30:00Z2015-07-08T12:30:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VYwkmp97-B4?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>When <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/the-first-arkham-knight-dlc-takes-place-before-arkham-asylum-295288.phtml" target="_blank"><em>Arkham Knight</em>'s first substantial add-on</a>&nbsp;releases, it'll see Batgirl doing a lot of the same activities Batman partakes in -- namely punching enemies into unconsciousness. They should try not to stay like that too long, though; being unconscious is, like, super bad for you.</p>
<p>While she has a few different tricks up her sleeve, such as an added emphasis on hacking, none of it will matter too much when Joker pulls out the rocket launcher. If there are two princes, the Clown Prince of Crime is the one who doesn't have diamonds in his pockets.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=295508Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterFirst real details and a screen appear for Arkham Knight's Batgirl DLC2015-07-07T04:36:00Z2015-07-07T04:36:00Z<p>Information is starting to come together for the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/the-first-arkham-knight-dlc-takes-place-before-arkham-asylum-295288.phtml" target="_blank">Batgirl DLC</a>, which will launch as part of the <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml" target="_blank">Batman: Arkham Knight</a></em>&nbsp;Season Pass and on its own for $6.99 (July 14 for the former, July 21 for the latter). Instead of a nebulous "new area" we now know that it will take place in the Seagate Amusement Park, and will deal with Commissioner Gordon, who has been kidnapped by The Joker -- as was previously known, it will take place before the events of the core game, and will likely hit a lot of the same notes as <em>The Killing Joke</em>&nbsp;and other established stories.</p>
<p>WB seems to be hyping up the hacking element, stating that Batgirl is "less powerful than batman," but her hacking is what "really separates her from the other characters." The Dual Play system is also in, as are collectibles and sidequests -- also, Harley Quinn's classic red and black outfit from <em>The Animated Series</em>.</p>
<p>On paper this sounds pretty alright, but given the track record <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/the-red-hood-dlc-pack-for-arkham-knight-is-disgustingly-short-295280.phtml">so far</a> with the two <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/the-harley-quinn-dlc-pack-for-arkham-knight-is-painfully-brief-295181.phtml">pre-order DLCs</a>, I'm not super hopeful.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/06/batman-arkham-knight-batgirl-dlc" target="_blank">Batgirl joins the fray in exclusive Batman: Arkham Knight 'A Matter of Family'</a> [EW]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=295475Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreWill you try to 100% Batman: Arkham Knight?2015-07-06T22:00:00Z2015-07-06T22:00:00Z<p>I'm done with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml"><em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em></a>. I have to be.</p>
<p>After wrapping up the main storyline, which ends strong and is worth experiencing first-hand, I went after those pesky side missions. The Perfect Crime (serial killer), Creature of the Night, and Heir to the Cowl quests were satisfying. Following vans, finding firemen, and fighting the controls while attempting to fight hordes of men (some big, some armed, some electric, some healers, some shielded, <em>all together in one room</em>) was less satisfying. But I did it -- even the relentless Militia stuff.</p>
<p>96 percent. Only one loose end.</p>
<p>In my personal <em>Arkham Knight</em> story, Batman saved the day but also had a hand in wrecking Gotham with his unruly tank driving and aiming. The place might as well be abandoned, uninhabitable as it now is. He was going to save Catwoman from the Riddler -- honest! -- but got too caught up with punching bad men in the streets and fueling the local health care industry.</p>
<p>I thought that maybe if I powered through the Riddler missions, it wouldn't be so bad. I took a break from the game and came back optimistic. The forced underground Batmobile races weren't unbearable -- at least they were engaging -- but after a point I wondered if the definition of a riddle had changed and no one told me<em></em>. Catwoman says as much. She also suggests, upon finally losing her explosive <em>Saw</em> necklace, that Batman should leave the Riddler and call it a night. After completing just over 20 percent of the open-world riddles, I agree. Dude can rot outside of prison.</p>
<p>I loved <em>Arkham Asylum </em>and liked <em>Arkham City</em>. I didn't bother with <em>Arkham Origins</em>. I leave <em>Arkham Knight</em> liking the game, overall, and not hating it (which is almost certainly what would have happened had I forced myself to attain full completion). I've seen the slightly-longer true ending on YouTube and, as others might have suggested, it's not worth the extra effort.</p>
<p>In reflecting on this, I have to wonder what kind of game Rocksteady would have come up with had it lost all of its work toward the end of development and started over. What would be the same? What would be cut? I like to think <em>Arkham Knight </em>would be far less bloated. Maybe even respectful.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=295454Mike Cosimanohttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Mike+CosimanoVideo Review: Batman: Arkham Knight2015-07-06T17:30:00Z2015-07-06T17:30:00Z<p>Holy bat-milk, you guys! We're doing video reviews regularly now! This one is based on Steven's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml">review of <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em></a>. Since we're not so deep into this scheme that we can't self-adjust, I want to hear from you all: does this format work for you? Is there anything you'd like to see that we aren't doing?</p>
<p>Post a comment below after you've watched the video! Tell your friends! Line my pockets so I can buy more Yu-Gi-Oh! cards!</p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=295400Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenBatman: Arkham Knight full combo and move list 2015-07-06T14:00:00Z2015-07-06T14:00:00Z<p>Holy guacamole, Batman! <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml" target="_blank"><em>Arkham Knight</em></a> sure does have a lot of buttons. Left (d-pad), up (d-pad), up (analog stick), square -- it's got 'em all.</p>
<p>Grab any modern day controller and there are more buttons by default than on the controllers of our youth, which had one and a knob, but <em>Arkham </em>makes more use of them than most recent video games, in all sorts of combinations and contexts.</p>
<p>This handy guide will come in handy when your hands forget that a quickfire combo explosive gel is loosed by rotating the DualShock 4's light sensor 90 degrees and pressing the "Share" button (easy to remember, because you're "Share"-ing your explosive gel with the bad guys!)</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-full-combo-and-move-list-295400.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=295288Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiThe first Arkham Knight DLC takes place before Arkham Asylum2015-07-03T12:30:00Z2015-07-03T12:30:00Z<p><em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em>&nbsp;may be the third and final title in Rocksteady's trilogy of Caped Crusader games, but its first add-on travels back to before the origins of the series. Okay, well, it's the first add-on save for the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/the-red-hood-dlc-pack-for-arkham-knight-is-disgustingly-short-295280.phtml" target="_blank">pre-order exclusives</a> that weren't all that substantial.</p>
<p>Set before <em>Arkham Asylum</em>, this DLC forgoes Batman as the protagonist and instead spotlights Batgirl. Warner Bros. isn't divulging much about&nbsp;<em>Batgirl: A Matter of Family </em>apart from the time frame, the inclusion of "a new hacking feature," and Robin's involvement. It seems to be more fleshed-out then that pre-order DLC, though; it's said to contain a new location, and multiple main missions and sidequests.</p>
<p><em>Batgirl: A Matter of Family</em>&nbsp;is a timed-exclusive for those who pony up for the season pass. It releases on July 14 for those people. For everyone else, it'll be available on July 21 for $6.99 on PSN and Xbox Live. The PC release will be "in the coming weeks," as Warner Bros. is likely concentrated on fixing that version before selling more content for it.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=295170Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenWarner Bros. reportedly well aware PC Batman: Arkham Knight was hot garbage2015-07-02T10:30:00Z2015-07-02T10:30:00Z<p>"I will say that it&rsquo;s pretty rich for WB to act like they had no idea the game was in such a horrible state," an anonymous quality assurance tester on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml"><em>Arkham Knight</em></a> told <a target="_blank" href="https://kotaku.com/sources-warner-bros-knew-that-arkham-knight-pc-was-a-1714915219">Kotaku</a>. "It&rsquo;s been like this for months and all the problems we see now were the exact same, unchanged, almost a year ago."</p>
<p>Kotaku's two sources said Warner Bros. knew the PC version of <em>Batman </em>was bunk, but figured it was <em>good enough</em> to be released. Unfortunately for Warner Bros., it released <em>Arkham Knight</em> shortly after Steam started allowing for refunds. This, most likely, explains why WB seemingly did the right thing in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-sales-stopped-on-steam-294756.phtml">halting further sales</a> until the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-pc-gets-status-update-new-patch-294929.phtml">"significant" amount of work to be done</a> gets the PC port up to snuff with the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml">occasionally glitchy, but mostly smooth operating PS4 version</a>.</p>
<p>Of course, you should not need an anonymous source to tell you that Warner Bros. knew of the PC version's problems. How could it not know? Sure, there were somethings that could exacerbate a disconnect: Rocksteady supposedly not working at all on the PC version (those duties were handed off to Iron Galaxy); only 10% of testers were devoted to PC because, PS4/Xbox One were "not nearly as easy to work with as [Rocksteady] expected"; bug-checking taking place primarily at 720p<em>; </em>and fear of spoiler leaks kept <em>Knight</em> from "PC testing firms that are used to stress test games on different hardware configurations." But there is hardly ever a time when a problem game ships unaware. <em>Dead or Alive 5</em> PC doesn't have working multiplayer <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/dead-or-alive-5-pc-still-doesn-t-have-working-online-multiplayer-295143.phtml">three months after release</a>.</p>
<p><em>Batman</em> moves consoles and moves on consoles. Warner Bros. put its efforts (and directed Rocksteady's) into those versions. The same thing <em>just happened</em> with High Voltage Software's PC port of the WB-published <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/pc-port-report-mortal-kombat-x-290709.phtml"><em>Mortal Kombat X</em></a>. Of fucking course it knew about the PC version's problems; it just thought it could get away with releasing it anyways. And taking your $60 in the hope that, post-patch, the game could mend your relationship and minimize your irritation.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://kotaku.com/sources-warner-bros-knew-that-arkham-knight-pc-was-a-1714915219">Sources: Warner Bros. Knew That Arkham Knight PC Was A Mess For Months</a> [Kotaku]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=294941Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterWhich is your favorite Batman: Arkham game?2015-06-29T10:00:00Z2015-06-29T10:00:00Z<p>Let's start at the beginning, shall we? <em>Batman: Arkham&nbsp;Asylum</em>,&nbsp;through and through, is just a good video game. It took a simple concept ("Be the Bat"), introduced the free-flow combat system and the Predator stealth mechanic, and didn't go too far with it. The asylum setting wasn't too large, the collectibles didn't go over-the-top, and it was easy enough to get a 100% rating and have fun doing it. Many consider it to still be the best entry as it did nearly everything it set out to do.</p>
<p>Having said that, <em>City</em>&nbsp;is still my favorite. I feel like the boss fights are more refined, the rogue's gallery is more impressive (Hush!), the sidequests are more engaging, and the city is just big enough to give you a sense of wonder without going overboard. I really enjoyed the bigger scale, as it emulated some of my favorite <em>Batman</em> films and<em> The Animated Series</em>, allowing you to romp around a giant sandbox as The Bat, wrecking havoc on evil-doers.</p>
<p><em>Origins</em>...man, it's rough. You could argue that the entire game's story feels wholly unnecessary, and <em>this</em>&nbsp;rendition of Gotham&nbsp;is far more plain and barren than the second entry was. The boss encounters were worse, and WB decided that creating and selling more DLC was more important than <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/arkham-origins-progression-blocking-bugs-won-t-be-fixed-270256.phtml">fixing the game-breaking bugs</a> present in the final build, a few of which are still present today. It's very clear both internally and externally that WB considered this a second-rate cash-in, though it had some bright spots and I did enjoy the Mr. Freeze add-on.</p>
<p>As far as <em>Arkham Knight</em>&nbsp;goes, I'm torn. On one hand, I really like some of the fights in the game, but they're completely overshadowed by the Batmobile's presence. "Be the Batmobile," a friend said while watching the game, and it's very true. Rocksteady just went car-crazy, and injected it into nearly every facet of the experience, to a fault. I had a running joke while playing that went something like "when in doubt, remote control the Batmobile!" It ended up being the solution to 90% of the game's puzzles.</p>
<p>Beyond that, <em>Knight</em>&nbsp;doesn't really hit the same notes as <em>Asylum</em>&nbsp;and <em>City</em>. Most of the sidequests are boring and repetitive, and there's simply <em>too much to do</em>&nbsp;now with all of the Riddler trophies on top of all the side activities. It's not that I don't enjoy a challenge nor do I inherently hate big games, but most of it isn't <em>fun</em>, which I do have a problem with.</p>
<p>So how about you?</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/which-is-your-favorite-batman-arkham-game--294941.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=294993Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenBatman: Arkham Knight has best 2015 week one UK sales2015-06-29T07:30:00Z2015-06-29T07:30:00Z<p>A reminder that <em>Arkham Knight</em> has "Batman" in the name and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml">no volley of excoriating 7/10 reviews</a> (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/the-arkham-knight-pc-port-proves-yet-again-that-only-suckers-pre-order-294712.phtml">or broken PC ports</a>) can do it harm: Rocksteady's new <em>Batman</em> is the top-selling game of 2015 in the UK by its first week sales, beating out <em>The Witcher 3</em>, which did 4 million <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/witcher-3-sold-4-million-in-two-weeks-293650.phtml">worldwide its first two weeks</a> (and likely near 200,000 its first week in the UK).</p>
<p>Note that this only includes physical copies (reportedly <span>67% sold on PS4, 33% on Xbox One) and, of course, is just for the UK. <em>Arkham Knight</em> also beat out <em>City</em> (which sold 2 million worldwide its first week), but <em>City</em> released on a Friday in the UK and <em>Knight</em> on a Tuesday. Point is, it's doing alright, <em>innit</em>?<br /></span></p>
<p><span>It marks another (monetarily) successful launch for Warner Bros. following <em>Dying Light, Mortal Kombat X</em> and<em> Lego Jurassic World</em>. </span></p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-has-best-2015-week-one-uk-sales-294993.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=294969Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenBatman: Arkham Knight mod lets you play as 10 extra characters2015-06-29T00:01:00Z2015-06-29T00:01:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dXeJNHHv-qY?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>While the PC version of <em>Arkham Knight</em> was busted enough Warner Bros. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-sales-stopped-on-steam-294756.phtml">stopped selling it on Steam</a> (probably wouldn't have happened if Steam didn't just start allowing refunds), some users are making the best of a bad situation and beginning to do some modding.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.batman-arkham.com/upload/Batman-Arkham-Knight-Playable-Characters-Mod.rar" target="_blank">This mod by Wastelander121 and MrJAG</a> allows you to play as Red Hood, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Robin, Azrael, Bruce Wayne, Catwoman, Commissioner Gordon, Joker and GCPD Officer Owens. Pretty cool. I enjoyed playing as Catwoman in <em>City</em>.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=294929Jed Whitakerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jed+WhitakerBatman: Arkham Knight PC gets status update, new patch2015-06-28T10:00:00Z2015-06-28T10:00:00Z<p>Rocksteady has posted the following update on <a target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/145587678178226617">the Steam Community for PC version of&nbsp;<i>Batman: Arkham Knight</i></a>, which you can read below.</p>
<p>Basically, they've acknowledged all the problems people were having and already released a patch to fix some of the issues -- like adding&nbsp;<a href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-on-pc-lacking-key-visuals-effects-from-console-version-294749.phtml">the missing graphical features from the console version</a>. Good on Warner Bros. and Rocksteady for being transparent in their progress and pushing out updates for those that already own the PC version.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-pc-gets-status-update-new-patch-294929.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=294832Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeRocksteady co-founder 'totally supports' Steam delisting Batman: Arkham Knight2015-06-26T05:00:00Z2015-06-26T05:00:00Z<p>Rocksteady co-founder and game director, Sefton Hill, supports Warner Bros.' decision to pull the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-on-pc-lacking-key-visuals-effects-from-console-version-294749.phtml" target="_blank">borked</a> PC version of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-sales-stopped-on-steam-294756.phtml"><em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em> from sale</a>.</p>
<p>In a tweet late last night, Hill also added that the studio's "best engineers" were "working like crazy" to get the problems rectified.</p>
<p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Totally supported decision to suspend PC version. We have our best engineers at Rocksteady working like crazy to help fix the issues ASAP.</p>&mdash; Sefton Hill (@Seftonhill) <a href="https://twitter.com/Seftonhill/status/614174783819915264">June 25, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p>In earlier tweets, he confirmed that Rocksteady took the issues "very seriously" and was working closely with the PC<span>&nbsp;developer IronGalaxy to "address the issues ASAP."</span></p>
<p>There's a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/rocksteady-offers-bad-temporary-fix-for-batman-arkham-knight-pc-woes-294724.phtml">temporary fix</a>&nbsp;that came after the minimum specifications&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-s-minimum-specs-tweaked-overnight-294654.phtml">were changed overnight</a>&nbsp;but if you're still having problems -- and have had enough -- don't forget about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.destructoid.com/steam-now-offers-full-refunds-for-any-reason-293176.phtml" target="_blank">Steam's updated refund policy</a>.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml">In our recent <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em> review</a>&nbsp;(which was reviewed on PS4, thankfully), we said that it was&nbsp;"a solid, if uneven send-off for Rocksteady's trilogy. Combat and predation are still satisfying. It's full of nods, winks, nudges for batfans, even if certain super villain side missions feel needlessly tossed in."</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=294804Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenReview: Batman: Arkham Knight2015-06-25T18:00:00Z2015-06-25T18:00:00Z<p><sub>[Note: This review is based on a retail PlayStation 4 copy of <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em>, not the PC version that is so broken publisher Warner Bros. temporarily delisted it from sale]</sub></p>
<p>If the difference between the real Batman and a pretender is that he's not wearing hockey pads, what does that mean for a padded out <em>Batman</em> game? If the real Batman doesn't kill, what does that mean for a <em>Batman</em> game that insists on putting him in a literal tank, often to kill 30 other tanks at a time? Unmanned, mind. The word "drone" is thrown around so much not because of its current cultural position, but to keep reminding that Batman is not killing. It just feels like it.&nbsp;</p>
<p>So much of <em>Arkham Knight </em>is written <em>around</em> the problem of blending Batman with an open world. Gotham is emptied of 6.3 million civilians. Only thugs, villains, and cops remain. The Batmobile, which transforms into a tank, electrocutes anyone it hits at breakneck speeds <em>away from the car</em>. They don't die, nor do drivers in the vehicles Batman t-bones. I get it, it's tough working around "no kill" lore in an open world, but you're adding to your own problems at this point.</p>
<p>The first-person introduction -- after a wonderfully moody Joker cremation to remind you he's definitely dead, yep -- where a cop mills about a heavily detailed diner eavesdropping on citizen chatter reminds you how much humanity is squeezed out of the <em>Arkham</em> series in favor of Bats versus criminals in increasingly bombastic scenarios.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-batman-arkham-knight-294804.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=294753Jed Whitakerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jed+WhitakerReally hilarious #GamerGate joke in Batman: Arkham Knight2015-06-25T01:00:00Z2015-06-25T01:00:00Z<p>So apparently there is a small jab at #GamerGate -- or is it at everyone? -- in <em>Batman: Arkham Knight.</em>&nbsp;I guess it is pretty funny, right? Especially the part where they allude to a slur for gay people, right guys? Is everyone laughing? I'm not but maybe I like <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/ass-to-mouth-dinosexual-action-in-nintendo-s-fossil-fighters-frontier-289234.phtml">my humor a bit more highbrow</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/really-hilarious-gamergate-joke-in-batman-arkham-knight-294753.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=294724Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterRocksteady offers bad temporary 'fix' for Batman: Arkham Knight PC woes2015-06-24T08:45:00Z2015-06-24T08:45:00Z<p>After all of the high-steppin' with its "better on Nvidia" ads, you'd think that some extra care would have been given to <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em>'s PC port, right? Well, like <em>Mortal Kombat X</em>, Warner Bros <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/warner-bros-strikes-again-batman-arkham-knight-having-issues-on-pc-294644.phtml">can't seem to launch a stable PC game these days</a>.</p>
<p>After many users reported launch issues, Rocksteady has responded on their official forums. Evidently, they want you to turn down your settings so the highly advertised Nvidia GameWorks features are off, so the game runs on "low" for minimum specs and "medium" on recommended specs. This suggestion will cap the game at 30 FPS on PC for both specs. Fans suspect that this isn't a proper PC port, and is a watered-down PS4 version.</p>
<p>This is after said minimum specifications <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-s-minimum-specs-tweaked-overnight-294654.phtml">were changed overnight</a>, while many people had already pre-ordered the game on PC. Thank goodness for <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/steam-now-offers-full-refunds-for-any-reason-293176.phtml" target="_blank">Steam's updated refund policy</a> I guess.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://community.wbgames.com/t5/Official-Announcements/Update-On-PC-Performance/m-p/572899#U572899">Update on PC Performance</a> [WB Forums]</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/rocksteady-offers-bad-temporary-fix-for-batman-arkham-knight-pc-woes-294724.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=294710Joe Parlockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joe+ParlockArkham Knght's gude mght have made a spellng mstake2015-06-24T02:00:00Z2015-06-24T02:00:00Z<p>Writing for the Internet is strangely calming. I know that if I make a mistake (which I do, frequently) that I can quickly edit it and it&rsquo;s gone forever.</p>
<p>Unfortunately in the world of book publishing, that&rsquo;s not so easy. When a mistake is made there, it&rsquo;s forever. It&rsquo;s especially bad when you manage to screw up <i>the title of the game your book is about.</i></p>
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<p>Image courtesy of <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/batman-arkham-knight-official-guide-has-a-pretty-b/1100-6428400/" target="_blank">GameSpot</a>.</p>
<p>That&rsquo;s what happened to BradyGames and its <i>Batman: Arkham Knight </i>guide. Impressively, I still don&rsquo;t think this was<i> </i><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/warner-bros-strikes-again-batman-arkham-knight-having-issues-on-pc-294644.phtml">as rushed as the game&rsquo;s PC port</a>.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/batman-arkham-knight-official-guide-has-a-pretty-b/1100-6428400/">Batman: Arkham Knight Official Guide Has a Pretty Blatant Typo</a> [GameSpot]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=294659Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterWhat do you think of the Batmobile in Batman: Arkham Knight?2015-06-23T11:30:00Z2015-06-23T11:30:00Z<p><em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/where-s-our-batman-arkham-knight-review--294454.phtml">Batman: Arkham Knight</a></em>&nbsp;is finally here, and the consensus seems to be that it's not only a proper ending for the Rocksteady trilogy, but it may be the best game yet. But there's a major source of contention, and that's the Batmobile bits, which are a newly minted mechanic for <em>Knight</em>. Not only can you call upon your trusty vehicle in the open world, but there's a number of sections designed around the car.</p>
<p>Personally, I think they overdid it a bit. While "the car" is fun at first, and I love how you can explore the open world on your own with or without it, the actual vehicle sections are easily the worst part of the game, and Rocksteady constantly throws them at you -- almost like there's a WB executive in the back going "we need more car!" It's not enough to ruin the game, but it breaks up the pacing a bit when I just want to beat up more dudes or sneak around and listen to baddie banter. I also feel like the tutorial sections for it were far less organic than the series has presented in the past for similar mechanics like combat and predator sections.</p>
<p>For those of you who have been playing since midnight or anytime after, let us know what you think below. If you're going to play it when you get off work, bookmark the page and weigh in later!</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/what-do-you-think-of-the-batmobile-in-batman-arkham-knight--294659.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=294654Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeBatman: Arkham Knight's minimum specs tweaked overnight2015-06-23T06:00:00Z2015-06-23T06:00:00Z<p>The minimum spec requirements to run <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em> on PC have been updated overnight.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/warner-bros-strikes-again-batman-arkham-knight-having-issues-on-pc-294644.phtml" target="_blank">As gamers attempting to play <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em> on PC continue to experience problems</a>, it has now been acknowledged that AMD graphic cards may be part of the problem. Developer Rocksteady is recommending that you have a Radeon HD 7950+ card with at least 3GB of memory.</p>
<p><span>"The minimum specs for <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em> for PC have been adjusted," said Rocksteady, in a recent update on <a target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/games/208650/announcements/detail/207511695916345923">Steam</a>.</span><br /><br /><span>"We also want to note that there are some known issues with the performance of <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em> for PC owners using AMD graphics cards. We are working closely with AMD to rectify these issues as quickly as possible and will provide updates here as they become available. We thank you for your patience in this matter."</span></p>
<p>The revised minimum specs are as follows (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/batman-arkham-knight-pc-specs-revealed-290881.phtml">you can read the original specs right here</a>):</p>
<p><span>OS: Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1 (64-bit Operating System Required)&nbsp;</span><br /><span>Processor: Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz&nbsp;</span><br /><span>Memory: 6 GB RAM&nbsp;</span><br /><span>Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2 GB Memory Minimum) |&nbsp;</span><b>AMD Radeon HD 7950 (3 GB Memory Minimum)&nbsp;</b><span>&nbsp;</span><br /><span>DirectX: Version 11&nbsp;</span><br /><span>Network: Broadband Internet connection required&nbsp;</span><br /><span>Hard Drive: 45 GB available space&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>Bought the game before the spec list was revised?</span>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.destructoid.com/steam-now-offers-full-refunds-for-any-reason-293176.phtml">Steam recently updated its refund policy to allow refunds</a>&nbsp;providing as you've played less than two hours.</p>
<p>Wondering where our&nbsp;<em>Batman: Arkham Knigh</em>t review is? <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/where-s-our-batman-arkham-knight-review--294454.phtml">Bear with us!</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.vg247.com/2015/06/23/batman-arkham-knight-minimum-pc-specs-updated-amd/">Batman: Arkham Knight minimum PC specs updated just before launch</a> [VG24/7]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=294454Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenWhere's our Batman: Arkham Knight review?2015-06-23T00:01:00Z2015-06-23T00:01:00Z<p>A select handful of reviews for <em>Batman: Arkham Knight</em> have popped up on the net this morning. We don't have one up and we likely won't have one ahead of its Tuesday release. In fact, it's looking like I will be heading out to the corner store to pick up a copy and some malt liquor at midnight.</p>
<p>I'll have some early impressions up as soon as possible, then the whole kit and kaboodle, a full review, after I get through the thing.</p>
<p>It's probably a fine game (reviews are positive, the first two are good), so I don't know why Warner Bros. didn't want to get it out to us early. Maybe we complain about its DLC and season pass practices too much.</p>
<p>Anyways, expect Bat-words from my Bat-hands straight to your Bat-brains next Bat-week.</p> <p>
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